A Level: Physics
Brentside High School - Ealing
02085759162
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ
Course summary

The first year of the course covers mechanics, electrical circuits, materials and the wave and particle nature of light. Year 1 physics is essentially a practical subject and during the course you will carry out many practical activities. In second year, the course covers further mechanics, fields, nuclear and particle physics, thermodynamics and space, nuclear radiation and oscillations. The course continues to develop the practical skills covered in Year 1.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in GCSE additional Science or Grade6 in GCSE physics andGrade 5 in GCSE mathematics

How you'll be assessed

This course is linear and examinations are taken in the summer of Year 13. There are two examination papers marked out of 90 which are one hour and forty five minutres long. The third paper is marked out of 120 and is two hours and thirty minutes long. There are also compulsory core practicals which students must pass in order to qualify.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ